It’s always a sinking feeling when you see the cruise you’ve just booked, on sale. What many don’t know is that some cruise lines have a program called best price guarantee. This means if the price drops, you can get your initial fare changed to the new price, and save yourself some money. Vigilant cruisers … Read more
Saudi Arabia, the Middle-Eastern powerhouse, is turning its eyes towards the cruise industry and spending billions of dollars upgrading its cruise hub and infrastructure. And in an interesting move, the country is eyeing off purchasing luxury line Seabourn, which is currently owned by the Carnival Corporation. Reports from America say the cruise giant is in … Read more
Travellers booked on cruises that stop in Russia may have their travel plans disrupted due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is closely monitoring the situation, with CEO Mr Frank Del Rio saying: “We are following the situation carefully as it impacts our voyages in the area. We have … Read more
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) have released their latest report which reveals the industry anticipates almost 100 per cent of world’s ships will be up and running by August. CLIA’s State of the Cruise Industry Outlook also revealed that a staggering six million people have sailed since the resumption of voyages in the middle of … Read more
Luxury line Seabourn’s has released bookings for its 2024 world cruise. Departing from Los Angeles, the Seabourn Sojurn covers 72 destinations across 28 countries and five continents.  On January 11, 2024, Seabourn Sojourn will leave Los Angeles and embark on an epic journey and you can buy your tickets now. The luxurious vessel will visit … Read more
It was a bold statement from the proud new owner of one of the world’s most expensive expedition yachts. When Crystal Cruises launched the new Crystal Endeavor in a glittering ceremony attended by top German policitians, Tan Sri Kok Thay Lim, Chair of Genting Hong Kong, said: “The most luxurious and expensive ship ever built … Read more
The upcoming Australian cruise season is seemingly hanging by a thread following the federal government’s failure to produce a plan for the return of cruising. Royal Caribbean, which was to have had four ships, Serenade, Radiance, Ovation and Quantum of the Seas homeported in Australia when the wave season was to have started in September, … Read more
In a move that indicates major cruise lines have made up their minds about the likelihood of a cruise season in Australia, Cunard and Seabourn have cancelled sailings here this year. “We are extremely sorry for the huge disappointment cancellations will cause for all guests who have been affected,” said Cunard president Simon Palethorpe. “Unfortunately, … Read more
Carnival Corporation has denied rumours it would be selling Cunard, the line with three queens in its fleet, as well as luxe line Seabourn. According to Tradewinds, a travel trade site, sources told the publication that Carnival was looking to offload two of their brands currently under their vast umbrella. Other brands include Carnival Cruise … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
